Protocols stack like building blocks:
Imagine the digital world as a tower of building blocks. Each block represents a set of rules (protocols) that other blocks build upon.
TCP/IP (Base Block):
- What it is: The foundational block for transmitting data online.
- Why it's important: It's the core, universally agreed-upon method for sending and receiving data. Being open-source and widely adopted means this block is firmly set and can't be easily altered or controlled.
#Bitcoin (Built upon TCP/IP):
- What it is: A set of rules for decentralized digital money.
- How it's solid: Built on the base block, Bitcoin introduces additional rules. Because it's open-source and has gained massive traction, its rules are now solidified by global consensus, making it resistant to control or change from any single entity.
#Nostr (Also built upon TCP/IP):
- What it is: Rules for decentralized communication.
- Its strength: Like Bitcoin, Nostr's decentralized design and its use of the foundational TCP/IP block make it hard for any single group to control or censor.
The power of open-source and adoption:
The strength of this tower isn't just in its design, but in its materials. Each protocol is open-source, meaning its rules are transparent and can be viewed by anyone. When many people, globally, agree to these rules and start using them, it cements the block in place. As each block gains adoption, the entire tower becomes more robust and resistant to external control.
Understanding this stacked, building-block nature of protocols is essential. It showcases that the entire system, from base to top, is grounded on open, widely accepted rules. This structure inherently prevents any single power from altering or controlling it, ensuring a strong defense against censorship.
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